11 ideas
16771 | A composite is a true unity if all of its parts fall under one essence [Scheibler] |
18529 | Relations are expressed either as absolute facts, or by a relational concept [William of Ockham] |
18617 | Substances, unlike aggregates, can survive a change of parts [Mumford] |
16779 | Cut wood doesn't make a new substance, but seems to make separate subjects [William of Ockham] |
16757 | Hot water naturally cools down, which is due to the substantial form of the water [William of Ockham] |
18618 | Maybe possibilities are recombinations of the existing elements of reality [Mumford] |
18619 | Combinatorial possibility has to allow all elements to be combinable, which seems unlikely [Mumford] |
18620 | Combinatorial possibility relies on what actually exists (even over time), but there could be more [Mumford] |
9102 | If an animal approached from a distance, we might abstract 'animal' from one instance [William of Ockham] |
9114 | There are no secure foundations to prove the separate existence of mind, in reason or experience [William of Ockham] |
9115 | To love God means to love whatever God wills to be loved [William of Ockham] |